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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1897
Page
2
Three thousand men work to save New Orleans levees as news items report local hangings in Washington county and a Tennessee centennial opening. Also noted are consular appointments, weather and crop notes, and a joke exchange about President McKinley and office seekers.
The Clarion Ledger reports the House moved toward settling the capitol question this week endorsing the present site by a 191 to 24 vote. Committees recommended adopting a resolution favoring the site and approving a plan not to exceed 750000 dollars. The Senate will review the bill next, either accepting it or amending it.
The Senate approved a bankruptcy bill framed by Senator Nelson of Minnesota. It allows debtors owing 200 dollars or more who cannot pay to file in federal court for discharge, surrender unexempt property, and may be assigned to an assignee for settlement. Creditor challenges, grounds of fraud, and void transfers are outlined with provisions for final discharge and limited attorney and assignee fees. Involuntary bankruptcy for certain traders is described with petition and adjudication rules, jury rights, and appeal allowances.
An editorial urges Southern farmers to cut cotton acreage and plant more food crops as war fears rise in Europe. It warns cotton could drop to 3 cents a pound next fall if conflict expands, while breadstuffs would soar. The piece ties global instability to agricultural strategy. It also includes health ad copy for Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and a Chamberlain’s remedy endorsement from Westfield, Indiana.
Dr. Cady's Condition Powders sold as a tonic blood purifier and vermifuge for horses. Not food, but medicine to restore prime condition. Price 25 cents per package. For sale by K. R. Chilton & Co. Phaeton in first class repair. Sheep offered. W. Burra Lee. Over 100 styles of pants at Kershaw's in three styles.
The Ladies of Honor hosted an event at the Masonic Hall on Thursday night with a notable display of food, praised by attendees. Mrs P P Matthews from Holly Springs spoke at the C M E church on Tuesday, lauded as a credit to the women.
The piece outlines Greece with a population of 2,157,208 and an area of 24,977 square miles. It mentions the people calling the country Iellas, explains climate variations, and cites historical boundary talks at Constantinople in 1932. It also adds a brief note about a clothing alteration service by Kershaw.
Snuff dip fad at C A McCharen's and Veehiltan’s cure for diarrhoea dysentery. Mrs Jones Harkins offer millinery styles including Parasian Walking Hats. Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment advertised for itching sores nipples and chapped hands, 25 cents per box. Kershaw stock Key Soda price deals and pants by C A McCharen's.
The university field day featured morning tennis with Lyell University defeating Wills, followed by afternoon field events. G. P. Jones edged a rival in the 100 yard dash. Beanland won the running broad jump and took the 220 yard dash record. Carothers won the 16 pound shot put and Porter the 120 yard hurdles. D. Miller won the one mile run, with McLean fading later.
The Bank of Oxford in Oxford, Miss shows loans and discounts secured by collateral of 6,714.00 and overdrafts of 10,000.00. Levee bonds total 12,000.00 and city bonds 10,000.00. Real estate 11,830.50 and other assets 1,033.97 ending with 24,008.04.
In a faded item an Eagle Office advertises a subscription and job listings at tabulated city prices. The fragment hints at localclassified style notices and ongoing subscription drives with unspecified details.
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